Training For Winter Sports

Training for Winter Sports

As the seasons change, the summer bike and other sports gear gets put away and replaced with new activities such as snowshoeing and skiing. Just like how the requirements and needs for summer activities are different from winter, so does the training change to meet the new demands you’ll be putting your body through.

A few good examples of compiled exercises could help ready you for the upcoming season to help reduce injury and improve performance:

Banded Squat
Use a small circular band that encompasses around the shin bones to add lateral loading, this will improve hip endurance and reduce knee stress by activating your glutes. 

TRX / Bosu  Plank
Suspending your feet atop an unstable surface while performing a normal plank will improve your lateral core durability

Foam Roller / Fascia rolling
In the colder weather, you want to ensure that you stimulate plenty of blood flow into your muscles prior to engaging in any activities. By doing so you will greatly reduce the chances of any injuries occurring by improving flexibility and power.

Cardio
After a few days of snowshoeing and or skiing, oftentimes your legs will be burnt out and or too sore and require some rest. Some ideas for supplementary cardio would be indoor biking, rower and or swimming. By mixing up your regime, you can stay at your best for all your winter activities.

By taking the time to plan ahead 4-8 weeks prior to any event, you can properly prepare your body and acclimate much easier to your sport and have a greater reduction in any unwanted incidents.